Intended Outcomes for the course

Use an understanding of best documentation practice in medication orders to educate staff.

Apply the knowledge of medication and documentation practice to interpret, communicate and enter medication orders into the health record.

Initiate an action plan when documentation errors are discovered.

Apply the knowledge of the United States DEA and prescription drug labeling requirements to ensure patient safety.

Apply knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical science and health record content when interpreting information documented in a health record

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Students will demonstrate these learning outcomes by these tasks conducted individually and in cooperation with other students: 1. Answer theoretical and application multiple choice questions on information covered in lecture and reading assignments.